Shock event sours rosy real estate hopes for 3rd straight spring: Intel
Client pools saw little change in March. But the once-optimistic outlook for 2026 fizzled as the war in Iran drove borrowing costs higher
by Daniel Houston Apr 6
Interactive dashboard: Explore results of Intel's March survey
Using interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey
by Daniel Houston Apr 6
Do abortion bans affect housing markets? New data says 'yes'
The post-Dobbs divide is showing up in rents, vacancies and migration trends
by Nick Pipitone Apr 2
Inman Market View: Where agents are bracing for a soft-priced spring
Compare your market to hundreds of others with Inman's interactive maps and charts
by Daniel Houston Mar 12
The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker
Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test
by Daniel Houston Mar 2
Interactive dashboard: Explore results of February's Intel survey
Using interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time
by Daniel Houston Feb 27
Why Opendoor is suddenly lighting up real estate social media
Opendoor is surging on real estate X thanks to a credible comeback narrative, an unusually candid CEO and earnings calls treated like viral content
by Nick Pipitone Feb 20
How AI may be driving interest rates higher: Redfin economist
Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin's Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there's less capital leftover for loans on everyday items
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Existing-home sales tank 8.4% in January amid winter chill
Homebuyers were likely dissuaded by extreme winter weather and shifting rates, causing existing-home sales to see a significant decline in January
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
These inventory-strapped housing markets just can’t catch a break
It's not just the biggest inventory gainers that have seen their stream of for-sale homes slow. Some of America's most listing-starved metros are once again losing ground. Dive deeper with Inman Market View's interactive maps and charts
by Daniel Houston Feb 12
Interactive dashboard: Explore results of January's Intel survey
Inman launches a new survey-results tool for Intel subscribers. Explore and analyze data from January's survey, broken down by region and brokerage type, and track historical trends over time
by Daniel Houston Feb 6
Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season
by Daniel Houston Feb 2
Sellers outnumber buyers as home prices barely inch up
Even though buyers have the upper hand over sellers nationally, many have stuck to the sidelines anyway due to the high cost of homeownership and economic uncertainty
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 20
20 major metros primed for affordability this year
Slowed home price growth, declining mortgage rates and rising incomes will contribute to the typical mortgage payment becoming affordable in 20 of 50 of the largest US metro areas this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 15
Boost in buyers closes 2025 on high note: Client Pipeline Tracker
Real estate agents shook off a late-year scare and raised their expectations for a 2026 recovery, according to fresh results from Intel's December survey
by Daniel Houston Jan 5
NAR's final report of 2025 showed growing homebuyer momentum
In November, pending home sales made their best showing yet of 2025, in a sign of growing homebuyer confidence in response to factors like increased affordability and higher inventory